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TTT 951X

1981 Triumph Acclaim

Red Petrol 1335cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,403 mi
Last recorded78,403 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Triumph Acclaim53,808 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTTT 951X
MakeTriumph
ModelAcclaim
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,335cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2020 78,403 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 56,210 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,803 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

front chassis legs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 49,801 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

front chassis legs corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

tailbox corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 49,128 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 48,108 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2010 48,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2009 45,774 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 20 Dec 2006 43,131 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,892 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Acclaim?

Based on 7,437 MOT tests across 1,142 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
1,003
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
1,142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,357
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 302
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 267
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 197
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 170
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TTT 951X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim in Red with a 1,335cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Acclaim models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Acclaim fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TTT 951X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Acclaim typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 45 years old, this Triumph Acclaim is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TTT 951X registered?

TTT 951X is a 1981 Triumph Acclaim, first registered on 23 November 1981.

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